A New American Town - Bentonville, Arkansas

Are you ready for Bentonville Bike Fest 2022 !?  Join Visit Bentonille's Noah Collins as he chats with festival organizer Jessy Heard about this year's schedule, events, activations, and entertainment. Listen in and catch the latest and greatest! You won't want to miss this one! A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and...

Join Visit Bentonville's President, Kalene Griffith, as she chats with Kent McNeill , CEO of the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) .  Listen in as they discuss the evolution of Bentonville, AR from its journey as the headquarters of Walmart Inc. to becoming the Mountain Biking Capital of the World - and how IMBA has been a key partner! Enjoy some behind-the-scenes details an...

It's music festival season in Bentonville, AR! This episode features Chris Wadsworth, Founder & President of the FreshGrass Festival, who shares his story, how the festival was started, why he chose Northwest Arkansas and the Momentary to launch his most recent festival experience - and how the FreshGrass | Bentonville > 2022 (May 20-21) will be even bigger and better than last year! ...

Have you heard the news?  The FORMAT Festival is coming to Bentonville, AR (Sept 23-25) ! Enjoy this lively conversation with Sophie Lobl from C3 Presents and Roya Sachs from TRIADIC as we talk about all the music, art, and unique experiences you'll only be able to find at this year's Bentonville festival! Get the inside scoop on the diverse range of globally renowned international and l...

If you’ve never been to Bentonville, or it’s been a while since you last visited, you’ll be impressed with the improvements and additions to some of our OZ Trails in town. Check out our latest New American Town Podcast to hear from Stevie Emmons of Oz Trails about updates including Zone 4, Handcut Hollow, Huntley Gravity Zone, and Coler Mountain Bike Preserve.  There’s no way we could cover every...

Learn more about the new Visit Bentonville video series in our New American Town podcast interview with interns and producers Chandler Harris and Ryann Richards! Find out how these stories are being shared with potential visitors from around the United States to tell the Bentonville tourism story.  VIDEO SERIES > A NEW AMERICAN TOWN  A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Ben...

Meet Noah Collins , our Visit Bentonville Outdoor and Recreation Sales & Events Manager. Noah is a Colorado native who went to college in Kansas and holds a degree in biochemistry and an advanced degree in exercise physiology.   Listen to how he plans to bring his years of experience and expertise to the Mountain Biking Capital of the World , building on his successful career of working with a...

Rob sits down with Visit Bentonville's President, Kalene Griffith, to talk about the development work his firm, Hunden Strategic Partners , has accomplished in Bentonville over the years, how development drives tourism and some exciting future projects in the works.  A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights...

Arkansas Latinas en Bici es una organización sin fines de lucro con más de 100 miembros a lo largo del Noroeste de Arkansas. Todos son bienvenidos a unirse a este grupo comunitario dinámico que tiene como meta mejorar la calidad de vida para sus miembros y para la comunidad Latina. En esta conversación, algunas de las fundadoras nos comparten el propósito de Arkansas Latinas en Bici, al igual de l...

The Buffalo National River was established by an Act of Congress on March 1st, 1972, ending the recurring plans of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to dam the river. This month, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of this special river and  Dr. Neil Compton, one of the most important figures in saving the Buffalo River by founding The Ozark Society .  Listen as Lucie and Brandon talk about special p...

You've heard of kids' museums, but have you heard of the Scott Family Amazeum? The Amazeum features approximately 50,000 square feet of exhibit and learning spaces to bring learning to life and enhance family involvement, while evoking a sense of curiosity and discovery through hands-on activities. Hear from the Amazeum's Executive Director, Sam Dean, on new & upcoming programmi...

The 21C Museum Hotel Bentonville is a 104-room boutique hotel, contemporary art museum, cultural center, and home to The Hive restaurant, led by executive chef Matthew McClure.  Claire Thompson (Director of Sales and Marketing) and Danny Baskin (Museum Manager) talk through what visitors and the public alike can enjoy when they stay at or visit the hotel - including one-of-a-kind art, decadent Hig...

Arkansas Latinas en Bici is a non-profit organization with 100+ members across Northwest Arkansas. Everyone is welcome without distinction of color, race, language, national background, or economic condition. Hear from Olivia (Founder & President), Biviana (Ride Leader), Monica (Ride Leader, Videography/Photography) on how their organization started, what's coming up this year, and how yo...

Every episode of A New American Town is recorded at Haxton Road Studios in Bentonville, AR. This week, we sat down with studio owner Neil Greenhaw to learn about his background in the music industry, why he and his family came to Bentonville, and what we can expect from Haxton Road this year.  A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and...

Inspired by metropolitan dining, Bar Cleeta offers old-world culinary techniques with new-world flavors. Enjoy an extensive beverage program and high-quality, hyper-seasonal food in this contemporary spot right off the Bentonville square. Hear from proprietors Weisi and Trae Basore in this episode of A New American Town! A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkans...

Founded in 2017, OZ Art NWA supports the regional arts scene with its own collection displayed throughout Bentonville and by collaborating with regional arts organizations. Elizabeth Miller, Oz Art's Art Collection Manager, takes time to discuss the origins of Oz Art, where you can find world-class art in Bentonville, and what's next for Oz Art. A New American Town is here to help you pl...

Join Visit Bentonville's President & CEO, Kalene Griffith, as she talks with Michelle Duffy, Associate Marketing Director at LIFETIME, about the Big Sugar Gravel event coming back to Bentonville in October 2022. Michelle discusses why Bentonville is the best place for LIFETIME's event and what to look forward to next October.  A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to...

The Walmart Museum has been a Bentonville visitor favorite for years! Think you've seen it all?  Tune in to this special New American Town episode as we sit down with Alan Dranow, Senior Director of the Walmart Heritage Group, and he shares all of the BIG PLANS already in motion. Alan is not only a great community leader, but a fun personality you will not want to miss!  A New American Town i...

Our friend and neighbor, Jeremy McGhee , is back in the studio with an update on his latest adventures!  He recently moved to Bentonville, AR, and shares his goal of inspiring others to get off the pavement and how he's teaming up with TrailForks to provide better access to nature and wild places for adaptive mountain bikers. Through his work, riders will have access to detailed trail descrip...

Bentonville & Beer! A perfect combination that = Mountain Biking Capital of the World.  Join Bradly Riggs ( Bike Rack Brewing ) and Katie Boykin ( Bentonville Brewery ) as they share how their breweries got started in Bentonville, fun events that everyone can enjoy when visiting their locations, and of course - their favorite beer! Pull up a stool and enjoy this latest episode of a New America...

Have you ever wondered what Oz Trails in Northwest Arkansas is all about? Get an inside peek with JT Geren from the Oz Trails team. He joins the New American Town podcast to talk about the impact of trails on the Bentonville community through economic development, how it positively impacts tourism, upcoming bike events in the region, and the OZ Trails investment in the next generation of cyclists....

This exciting new episode features Josh Brown, the creator of the Beachbilly Lifestyle TV show, and Nashville, TN songwriter, Kyle Coulahan . They both sit down with Aaron Mullins, Director of Communications and Marketing for Visit Bentonville, to talk about the reality TV show they're filming in Bentonville, how the Beachbilly Lifestyle got started, and why they love promoting our city as a...

Visit Bentonville is excited to announce three new members to their team! Emilie graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2010 with a BA in Hospitality Management. In 2013, she was promoted to Event Services Manager where she took on the role of supervising the logistical event operations team at the Arkansas Union. For her dedication to campus events in 2019, she was awarded the Association o...

Jill Kintner joins us in the studio to share her story and why she's in Bentonville this week for the first-ever Red Bull First Ride ! Jill is one of the most accomplished female athletes on two wheels. Paired with her work ethic and creativity, she has prevailed in 6 cycling disciplines. Starting with BMX and turning pro by age 14, Jill set herself apart at the highest level and then made a...

It's summertime, which means live music in Bentonville, AR! Check out this episode with Moira Anderson, Associate Director of Public Programs for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art , as she shares the latest and greatest for the July 2021 - Forest Concert Series ! Moria is joined by Graham Weber, Program Director for the House of Songs , as well as House of Songs musician Dylan Earl, who...